U21 World League

Blue Arena
Spectators: 8445 (Terracing: 6335, Seating: 1942, VIP seats: 168) Jiang Zhi Ling started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ulf Löfkvist in the 3rd minute of play forced BlueLionesse's goalkeeper Jonas Hermansson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee felt a red card was in order, 5 minutes into the game, when Zhuang Quan put in a rough tackle. BlueLionesse's Leontin Pătrășconiu was substituted for Amedeo Melis. After 4 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for BlueLionesse! Jonas Hermansson had in the 8thth minute some difficulties stopping Ulf Löfkvist's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 8 minutes into the game, Samba Fotboll U21's Ulf Löfkvist nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Jonas Hermansson made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-1. Jonas Hermansson made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kamil Reizers in the 12th minute of play. In the 14th minute of the match Ulf Löfkvist shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Jonas Hermansson showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. 16 minutes into the game, Ulf Löfkvist cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-2. Jonas Hermansson was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Sam Yang made a fantastic save in the 18th minute, when Jiang Zhi Ling sent off a good shot on target. Jonas Hermansson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kamil Reizers in the 20th minute of the match. 21 minutes into the game, Jiang Zhi Ling recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Sam Yang. Jiang Zhi Ling showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-2. 25 minutes into the match, Samba Fotboll U21's goal looked a bit too open when Jiang Zhi Ling came free, but Sam Yang reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. BlueLionesse's Jonas Hermansson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Umut Budun in the 29th minute of play. BlueLionesse's Jonas Hermansson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ulf Löfkvist in the 31st minute of play. Jonas Hermansson took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kamil Reizers, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Samba Fotboll U21's Ulf Löfkvist in the 35th minute got a chance for a shot 35th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye BlueLionesse's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Samba Fotboll U21 booed when BlueLionesse was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 37 match minutes in a wonderful position. Irinel Gheondea didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to BlueLionesse getting a freekick after 40 minutes play. Claudiu Mârza hit a great ball. Gustav Busk struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Jonas Hermansson didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Samba Fotboll U21. Jonas Hermansson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Umut Budun, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute.

The wind increased when Kamil Reizers made the kick off in the second half. Uriel Porfirio kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Jonas Hermansson showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ulf Löfkvist in the 55th minute of the match. Samba Fotboll U21's Sam Yang played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jiang Zhi Ling in the 72nd minute of play. Sam Yang made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jiang Zhi Ling in the 81st minute of play. Umut Budun kicked well hit freekick during the 88th minute of the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Samba Fotboll U21 had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.